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Howard City, MI

Michigan · Montcalm County · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood Metro

Howard City is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,683. Residents earn $52,663 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,683 Population 695/sq mi density
$52,663 Median Income $26,087 per capita
$143,800 Home Value $266,259 Zillow
$708 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
116 Violent Crime/100K 1,230 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,663 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $708/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K (69% below avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $52,663
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $143,800
49% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 116/100K
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.0%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $708
39% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.6%
30% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.5%
25% higher than US avg

How Howard City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,683
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density695/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,663
Per Capita$26,087
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$2,158M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent$708
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$266,259
Housing Units755
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent116/100K
Property1,230/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Uninsured8.1%
Smoking18.7%
Depression30.0%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation882 ft (269 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.68

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.0%
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Is Howard City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Howard City receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Howard City has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Howard City is $52,663, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. The poverty rate of 15.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Howard City is $143,800, 49% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $708 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Howard City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 116 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,230 per 100,000, 37% below the national average.

Education

8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Howard City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches, including 72.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Howard City has a population of 1,683 with a density of 695 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age is 32.6 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.3% female and 53.7% male. The city is predominantly White (94%), with 1.1% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.3% of residents. 8.8% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 15.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 93.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,683
Total Population
695
People / sq mi
32.6yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
2.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Howard City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish 1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Howard City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Howard City is $52,663, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,087 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $909, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,086 business establishments, including 93 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.2, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 5.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Howard City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,663
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,087
Avg Weekly Wage$909
IRS Avg AGI$55,319
Gini Index0.396 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate15.5%
25% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,086
County GDP$2,158M

Business (County)

Restaurants93
Healthcare122
Retail201
Manufacturing74

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,619
32% above US avg
Cost of Living96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.21%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.5 min
Drive Alone78.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Howard City is $143,800, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $266,259, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 95.6% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $708 (39% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $891 for a one-bedroom to $1,113 for a two-bedroom apartment. 73.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 755 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1985. The average annual property tax is $4,619 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 28.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$143,800
49% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$266,259
Median List Price$165,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$165,000
$/Sq Ft$219
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio95.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$708
39% below US avg
Rent Burden28.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.6%
Owner-Occupied73.6%
Renter-Occupied26.4%
Housing Units755
Median Year Built1985

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,619
32% above US avg
Effective Rate3.21%
In Howard City, 41.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.1% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.1% of residents. 32.7% have high blood pressure. 18.7% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 18.4% report binge drinking. 25.8% are physically inactive. 30.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.0% experience frequent mental distress. 8.1% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,201. The dentist ratio is 1:2,175. 50.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Howard City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.6%
30% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure32.7%
Asthma12.3%
COPD8.5%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.7%
34% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity25.8%
Depression30.0%
Mental Distress21.0%
Physical Distress14.9%
Short Sleep37.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.4%
Uninsured8.1%
6% below US avg
Primary Care1:3,201
Dentists1:2,175
Mental Health1:334
Checkup Rate77.7%
Dental Visits63.5%
Premature Death8,730/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access50.1%
Healthcare Facilities122
Howard City has a violent crime rate of 116 per 100,000 residents, 69% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,230 per 100,000, 37% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 15 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Howard City receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Howard City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent116.4/100K
69% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property1,230.1/100K
37% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
Traffic Accidents14
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Howard City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 72.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 882 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation882 ft (269 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density695/sq mi
Coordinates43.3933°N, 85.4661°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMontcalm County County
Nearest AirportGerald R Ford International (GRR)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 72.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience74.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 129 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 96 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

246 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 317 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 56 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 90 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 4, 1994 EF2 45 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 80 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 75 km 0
Nov 27, 1989 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 26, 1986 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 15, 1986 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF2 64 km 0
Aug 30, 1984 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 2, 1977 EF2 100 km 0
Mar 28, 1977 EF2 89 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF2 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SER 438 / WHITE RIVER (814 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 SER 438 / WHITE RIVER 814 58 km
2003 WARFIELD ROAD 800 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 793 58 km
1994 COUNTY LINE 735 59 km
2019 BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB 619 65 km
2021 WARFIELD 538 99 km
2024 WHELAN LAKE BLOCK 1 PARTIAL 1 RX 512 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 65°F (19°C) 3.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.6 in

Howard City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.5").

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Howard City is located in Montcalm County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 76% below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 68.7% of the vote, a 39-point margin. 88.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 8 public libraries serving the community. 122 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 78.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.7%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
Traffic Accidents14
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.0%
76% below US avg
High School+88.2%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
School Test Score4.68
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1Metro / 1 million+
Population Density695/sq mi
Total Area2.6 sq mi
CountyMontcalm County County

Services

Broadband Access88.0%
Avg Download Speed149.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed15.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities122
Restaurants93
Retail Stores201

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.5 min
Drive Alone78.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.5%
Average costs for common services in Howard City. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $241 ($144–$385)
Specialist Visit $337 ($192–$529)
Urgent Care Visit $192 ($96–$337)
Emergency Room Visit $2,116 ($770–$4,810)
Dental Cleaning $125 ($72–$192)
Dental Filling $241 ($144–$385)
View all 40 services

Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $43 ($24–$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $72 ($48–$115)
Brake Pad Replacement $289 ($144–$481)
Tire Rotation $38 ($19–$72)
New Tires (Set of 4) $577 ($385–$962)
Battery Replacement $192 ($96–$337)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $96 ($58–$144)
Electrician (Per Hour) $87 ($48–$135)
HVAC Repair $385 ($144–$770)
HVAC System Install $6,734 ($3,848–$11,544)
Roof Repair $962 ($385–$1,924)
Roof Replacement $8,658 ($5,291–$14,430)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,443 ($481–$3,367)
Divorce (Contested) $14,430 ($4,810–$28,860)
DUI Defense $4,810 ($1,924–$9,620)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,443 ($770–$2,886)
Will Preparation $481 ($192–$962)
Trust Preparation $2,405 ($962–$4,810)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut $53 ($29–$96)
Hair Coloring (Full) $144 ($72–$241)
Manicure $24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure $38 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour) $77 ($48–$125)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.94 ($2.89–$5.29)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.37 ($2.41–$4.81)
Loaf of Bread $3.66 ($2.41–$5.29)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.33 ($2.89–$6.25)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.29 ($3.85–$7.22)
Rice (per lb) $0.96 ($0.58–$1.73)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $135 ($77–$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $67 ($29–$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $67 ($38–$115)
Internet (Monthly) $67 ($38–$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $63 ($29–$96)
Cable TV (Monthly) $82 ($48–$144)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $192 ($72–$481)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,924 ($1,154–$3,367)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $67 ($29–$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.70–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $96 ($29–$241)
Driver's License Renewal $29 ($14–$72)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,154 ($577–$2,405)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $962 ($481–$1,924)
After-School Care (Monthly) $385 ($192–$673)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $48 ($24–$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $962 ($385–$2,405)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,025 ($4,810–$28,860)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $58 ($29–$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $96 ($48–$192)
Dog Grooming $58 ($29–$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $38 ($19–$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter $289 ($144–$481)
Cat Spay/Neuter $192 ($96–$385)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$577
Toddler$577
Preschool$542
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$700
Toddler$717
Preschool$717
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Montcalm County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 3,141 76 $60,158 2.35
Retail Trade 2,399 173 $32,912 1.48
Health Care & Social Assistance 2,182 74 $46,758 0.94
Accommodation & Food Services 1,744 84 $19,279 1.18
Construction 678 141 $60,835 0.79
Administrative & Waste Services 517 46 $35,315 0.54
Other Services 408 98 $37,872 0.83
Transportation & Warehousing 351 32 $54,170 0.51
Finance & Insurance 307 56 $55,623 0.47
Wholesale Trade 295 42 $73,000 0.46
Professional & Technical Services 182 54 $48,860 0.16
Information & Technology 132 16 $54,842 0.43
Utilities 131 5 $129,727 2.12
Arts & Entertainment 131 14 $16,453 0.48
Unclassified 56 19 $38,530 2.47
Real Estate 33 15 $44,456 0.13
Educational Services 15 4 $60,533 0.04

Schools in Howard City

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tri County Senior High School High 539 30 18.0:1
Tri County Middle School Middle 390 21 18.6:1
MacNaughton School Elementary 388 27 14.4:1
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Radio Stations near Howard City

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Today's Hot Country classic country, grand rapids MP3 128 kbps
KHOL 89.1 Jackson, WY community radio, jackson MP3 130 kbps
WLAV FM 96.9 classic rock, rock AAC+ 48 kbps
WYCE — AAC+ 64 kbps
WGVU FM 88.5 jazz MP3 96 kbps
WOOD News news, talk AAC

Campgrounds Near Howard City

4 campgrounds found near Howard City.

NameRatingSitesPrice
HUNGERFORD EQUESTRIAN GROUP CAMPSITE 4.8/5 1 $75
BOWMAN BRIDGE 4.3/5 17 $30–$110
NICHOLS LAKE SOUTH CAMPGROUND 4.1/5 28 $30
GLEASONS LANDING 3.9/5 6 $30–$90

National Parks Near Howard City

15 national parks and monuments found near Howard City.

ParkTypeFee
Bakale Wildlife Unit State Park Free
Dnr Lakeview Park State Park Free
Duck Lake State Park State Park Free
Grand Haven State Park State Park Free
Hidden Cove Park State Park Free
Hoffmaster State Park (P.J. Hoffmaster) State Park Free
Holland State Park (Ottawa Beach) State Park Free
Mears State Park State Park Free
Mitchell State Park State Park Free
Muskegon State Park State Park Free
Newaygo State Park (leased from Consumer's Energy) State Park Free
Orchard Beach State Park State Park Free
Saugatuck Dunes State Park State Park Free
White Pine Trail State Park State Park Free
Wilson State Park State Park Free

Trails Near Howard City

128+ trails found near Howard City.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL 18.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL 17.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL 10.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL 9.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 8.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
MCCCT- BWC 7.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 5.3 SNOW — — —
MCCT - 7 MILE ATV LOOP 5.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BIRCH GROVE TRAIL 4.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 4.6 SNOW — — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 4.4 SNOW — — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 4.2 SNOW — — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 3.6 SNOW — — —
MCCCT- BWC 3.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 3.3 SNOW — — —
HUNGERFORD TRAIL 24 3.2 — — Yes
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 19 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
MCCT - BIG O SPUR 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 2.9 SNOW — — —
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 14 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 5 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 18 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 2.7 SNOW — — —
MCCT - BIG O SPUR 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 2.3 SNOW — — —
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 4 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 21 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
MCCCT- BWC 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 12 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 1.9 SNOW — — —
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 10 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 8 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 22 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
MCCCT- BWC 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MCCCT- BWC 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 23 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 17 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
MCCT - BIG O SPUR 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 20 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 1.3 SNOW — — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 1.3 SNOW — — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 1.3 SNOW — — —
NEWAYGO SMT DNR312 1.2 SNOW — — —
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 16 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 11 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
LODA LAKE WILDFLOWER TRAIL 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MCCCT- BWC 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 1.1 SNOW — — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 1.1 SNOW — — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 1.1 SNOW — — —
MCCCT- BWC 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BIRCH GROVE TRAIL 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HONEYMOON SMT DNR320 1.0 SNOW — — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 1.0 SNOW — — —
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 15 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
MCCCT- BWC 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 13 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
NCT NEWAYGO STATE PARK SPUR 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MCCCT- BWC 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 6 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
MCCCT- BWC 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NEWAYGO SMT SPUR1 DNR3 0.7 SNOW — — —
NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 3 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
MCCCT- BWC 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NCT HIGHBANKS CAMPGROUND SPUR 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 7 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 0.5 SNOW — — —
NCT BOWMAN CAMPGROUND SPUR 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MCCCT- BWC 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 0.4 SNOW — — —
MCCCT- BWC 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MCCCT- BWC 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MCCCT- BWC 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MCCCT- BWC 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NEWAYGO SMT DNR312 0.3 SNOW — — —
NCT M-37 ROADSIDE PARK SPUR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MCCCT- BWC 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MCCCT- BWC 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 0.2 SNOW — — —
NCT TWINWOOD LAKE SPUR 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG GP2 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
MCCCT- BWC 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NCT-COOLBOUGH SPUR 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 2 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 0.2 SNOW — — —
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 1 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
NCT NICHOLS LAKE SOUTH SPUR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MCCCT- BWC 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 0.1 SNOW — — —
NEWAYGO SMT DNR312 0.1 SNOW — — —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
NCT NICHOLS LAKE NORTH SPUR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 0.1 SNOW — — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 0.1 SNOW — — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 0.1 SNOW — — —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
LODA LAKE SPUR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
NCT 40TH ST. TRAILHEAD SPUR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
HUNGERFORD HORSE MAPSEG 9 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
NCT 76TH ST. TRAILHEAD SPUR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 0.1 SNOW — — —
MCCT - BIG O SPUR 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MCCCT- BWC 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
LODA LAKE SPUR 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
BIRCH GROVE TRL DIAMONDLK SPUR 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HUNGERFORD BIKE TRAIL 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —

Museums in Howard City

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CEDAR SPRINGS HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION6166963335
FIGHTING FALCON MILITARY MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM6162251940
FLAT RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6167545296
OAKFIELD PIONEER HERITAGEGENERAL MUSEUM
SPARTA TOWNSHIP HISTORICALHISTORIC PRESERVATION6168872110
WEST MICHIGAN SNOWMOBILE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM

Libraries in Howard City

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
FLAT RIVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY200 WEST JUDD STREET0.0102,256
TIMOTHY C. HAUENSTEIN REYNOLDS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY117 WEST WILLIAMS STREET0.049,577
MORTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY110 SOUTH JAMES STREET0.045,126
SPARTA CARNEGIE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY80 NORTH UNION STREET0.040,040
TAMARACK DISTRICT LIBRARY832 SOUTH LINCOLN AVENUE0.039,845
CEDAR SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY43 WEST CHERRY STREET0.028,774
WALTON ERICKSON PUBLIC LIBRARY4808 NORTHLAND DRIVE0.013,368
CROTON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY8260 SOUTH CROTON-HARDY DRIVE0.06,550

Farmers Markets in Howard City

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Downtown Sparta Farmers Market72 N. UnionJune to SeptemberWed:2:00 pm - 6:00 pm;Visit
Greenville Farm Market1325 W. Washington Street05/14/2013 to 10/15/2013Tue: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Fri: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Howard City DDA Farmer's Market120 W. Edgerton StreetVisit
Solon Market15185 Algoma Road (at Wiersma Rd.)06/13/2015 to 10/08/2016Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;

Gas Stations in Howard City

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AGO
Citgo
Citgo
Mobil
Mobil
Pacific Pride

Breweries in Howard City

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
57 Brew Pub & BistroBistros, Restaurants, Breweries, Brewery1310 W Washington St6167126226Visit
Brew GadgetsWinemaking Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Coffee Makers328 S Lincoln Ave
Cedar Springs Brewing CoBrewers21 E Maple6166962337
Cedar Springs Brewing CompanyBrewery, German Restaurant, and American Restaurant95 N Main6166962337Visit
Cellar Brewing CoPubs, Breweries, Wineries500 E Division St
Mckenna's Village RestaurantTake Out Restaurants, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Banquet Facilities, Restaurant and Bar, Ta321 N Lincoln Ave9893529927, 9893529918Visit

Pharmacies in Howard City

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
LEPPINKS FOOD CENTERS - 508 730 WEST SHAW STREET 231-937-5282

EV Charging Stations in Howard City

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
VIKING GROCERY VIKING 11105 Ensley StChargePoint Network1CHADEMO J1772COMBOpublic
VIKING GROCERY VIKING 21105 Ensley StChargePoint Network1CHADEMO J1772COMBOpublic
Waterford - Shell Gas4805 Dixie HwyRED_E1CHADEMO J1772COMBOpublic

Cell Towers in Howard City

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
11584 11 Mile roadGTOWER96
11584 11 Mile roadGTOWER96
13315-B WHITE CREEKTOWER79
13315-B WHITE CREEKTOWER79
9517 Colby Rd. (Turk Lake-050194)LTOWER78
9517 Colby Rd. (Turk Lake-050194)LTOWER78
River Hollow Site 80th RoadTOWER77
21027 Cannonsville Rd. (Whitefish Lake #39052)GTOWER66
21027 Cannonsville Rd. (Whitefish Lake #39052)GTOWER66
1120 S. EdgewoodGTOWER65
1120 S. EdgewoodGTOWER65
Cedar Springs Cell Site 701 Solon RoadTOWER61

Fire Stations in Howard City

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Howard City Fire Department125 E Shaw StreetMostly volunteer231-937-4311

Bridges in Howard City

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete197216226,700F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete197216726,700F
CulvertConcrete19792410,150G
CulvertConcrete19792410,150G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1928508,200F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete2009426,760G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19793686,427F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1957655,843F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19321435,181F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19711843,800F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19711893,800F
CulvertConcrete2014221,525G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19761301,400G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete2021751,394G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete2001121712F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete198735577F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete193061570F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1979459550G
CulvertWood or Timber197623533F
CulvertWood or Timber197623477F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete198546377F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete198776124F
Girder/FloorbeamConcrete191035120F
SlabWood or Timber198340113G
CulvertWood or Timber19803063F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197116650F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197116750F

Amtrak Stations in Howard City

4 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Cedar Springs, MI4010 17 Mile RoadBUS
Howard City, MI117 West Williams StreetBUS
Morley, MI4981 Northland DriveBUS
Stanwood, MI7520 Northland DriveBUS

Airports Near Howard City

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gerald R. Ford International AirportGRRLarge Airport
Abrams Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Airbatco Field—Small Airport
Bakers Field—Small Airport
Baldwin Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Bellamy Airport—Small Airport
Boulder Canyon Airport—Small Airport
Cain Field—Small Airport
Calkins Field—Small Airport
Canadian Lakes Airport—Small Airport
Capen Airport—Small Airport
Cherry Field—Small Airport
Clare County Airport—Small Airport
Clare Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Curt's Place Airport—Small Airport
D J Airport—Small Airport
Denton Farms Airport—Small Airport
Dewind Field—Small Airport
Doren Field—Small Airport
Doss Field—Small Airport
Evad Enterprises LLC Airport—Small Airport
Evart Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Fairplains Airpark—Small Airport
Flying-A-Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Fremont Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Galloway Landings Airport—Small Airport
Grand Haven Memorial Airpark—Small Airport
Greenville Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Hamp Airport—Small Airport
Harry's Field—Small Airport
Hastings Airport—Small Airport
Hat Field—Small Airport
Hiram Cure Airport—Small Airport
Howard City South Airport—Small Airport
Howe Airport—Small Airport
Ionia County Airport—Small Airport
J P's Field—Small Airport
Jablonski Airport—Small Airport
Lake Isabella Airpark—Small Airport
Lakeview-Airport-Griffith Field—Small Airport
Lowell City Airport—Small Airport
Mayes Airport—Small Airport
Mecosta Morton Airport—Small Airport
Midget Airport—Small Airport
Minikey Airport—Small Airport
Mitch Veenstra Airport—Small Airport
Mount Pleasant Municipal AirportMOPSmall Airport
Nartron Field—Small Airport
Ojibwa Airpark—Small Airport
Ottawa Executive Airport—Small Airport

Grocery Stores in Howard City

12 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Agam Liquor StoreConvenience Store214 S Ensley St
Dollar General 25207Other19322 W Howard City Edmore Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 6754Other861 W Shaw St
Family Dollar 7532Other805 W Shaw St
Howard City Citgo 26Convenience Store130 N Ensley
J & H Family Stores - Howard City Mobil Mart 117Convenience Store580 W Shaw St
J&H Family Stores M-46 102Convenience Store19674 W Edgar Rd
Jerky & MoreSpecialty Store19218 Howard City Edmore Rd
LEPPINKS INC 508Supermarket730 W Shaw St
M-46 Citgo 22Convenience Store20222 W Edgar Rd
Mac's Rustic Sport ShopConvenience Store519 S Ensley St
Viking Grocery Mart 1Convenience Store1325 Ensley St

DOL Wage Violations in Howard City

4 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $30,973 in back wages owed to 29 employees.

4
Violations
$30,973
Back Wages Owed
29
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Klean Gutters Midwest — — 49329 — 1 $15,605 $1,734 9
Mattsons True Value — — 49329 — 1 $7,848 $1,962 4
Citgo Gas Viking Grocery Mart — — 49329 — 1 $7,015 $468 15
Ace Home Health Care Services, Inc — — 49329 — 1 $506 $506 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Howard City

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH18645 W HOWARD CITY EDMORE RD
CHRIST THE KING-ST FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC CHURCH9596 N REED RD
CROSSROADS WORSHIP CENTER INC9530 FEDERAL RD
PINE GROVE COMMUNITY CHURCH8775 88TH ST
ROCK SOLID BIBLE CHURCH OF GODPO BOX 45
UPPER ROOM MINISTRY7970 S BEECH AVE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Howard City

What is the population of Howard City?

Howard City has a population of 1,683 residents and is located in Michigan. The population density is 695 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.3% female and 53.7% male.

Is Howard City expensive to live in?

Howard City has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.2 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $52,663, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $143,800 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $708 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Howard City safe?

Howard City is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 116 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,230 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Howard City receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Howard City?

Howard City has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches, with 72.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Howard City?

The job market in Howard City is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $909. There are 1,086 business establishments in the area, including 93 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 5.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Howard City?

The median home value in Howard City is $143,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $266,259. For renters, the median monthly rent is $708. Fair market rent is $891 for a 1-bedroom and $1,113 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 73.6%. The average annual property tax is $4,619.

How are the schools in Howard City?

Schools in Howard City have an average test score of 4.7 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 8.0% of adults in Howard City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Howard City?

The obesity rate in Howard City is 41.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 18.7% of adults are smokers. 25.8% are physically inactive. 30.0% of residents report depression. 8.1% lack health insurance. 50.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,201.

What is transportation like in Howard City?

The average commute in Howard City is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 78.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Howard City?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Howard City is 94% White, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino. 98.3% of residents speak only English at home. 8.8% of the population are military veterans. 15.7% of residents have a disability. 93.4% have health insurance coverage.

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